Redevelopment of the Jewson builders' merchants site in Romford
Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved plans for the redevelopment of the Jewson builders' merchants site in Romford in July 2026, despite concerns over tree loss and building height.
Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved plans for the redevelopment of the Jewson builders' merchants site in Romford in July 2026, despite concerns raised about the removal of nine trees and an increase in building height. The new building will be over three metres taller than the current structure, reaching a maximum height of 10.2 metres, with a floor space of 1,413 square metres.
The approved plans involve the demolition of existing buildings at 307-309 South Street and the construction of a larger, modern branch with expanded external storage. Councillor Alex Donald expressed concern over the removal of nine trees along the northern boundary of the site. The site is located within the Lyon Road Locally Significant Industrial Site (LSIS), an area designated for industrial and logistical uses.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the redevelopment plans for the Jewson site on July 9, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The approved plans include the removal of nine trees along the northern boundary of the site. Source
- The new building will have a maximum height of 10.2 metres, an increase of 3 metres from the current structure. Source
- The new building will have a floor space of 1,413 square metres. Source
- The site is located within the Lyon Road Locally Significant Industrial Site (LSIS). Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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